Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Honda Cbr 600 Fa C?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Honda Cbr 600 Fa C?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Honda Cbr 600 Fa C?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Honda Cbr 600 Fa C reliable?

Based on MOT data from 371 vehicles, the 2013 Honda Cbr 600 Fa C has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Honda Cbr 600 Fa C?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cbr 600 Fa C (2013)

371 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.9% first-time pass rate

2013 Honda Cbr 600 Fa C

CarHunch analysed 371 real MOT records for the 2013 Honda Cbr 600 Fa C. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 371 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2013 Honda CBR 600 FA-C passes its MOT on the first attempt 80.6% of the time, which is marginally above the UK average of 80%, suggesting it's a reliably built machine. However, 15.4% of these bikes have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—a fairly notable concern that warrants a full pre-purchase inspection from a qualified mechanic.

With a median mileage of just under 12,000 miles for an 11-year-old bike, these CBRs show genuinely light use, which explains why failure rates remain competitive. The average bike picks up 0.77 failures and 2.7 advisories per test, indicating minor wear items rather than structural problems—so when buying one, budget for routine consumables like chains, brake pads, and tyres, but don't expect major overhauls.

The 2013 Honda Cbr 600 Fa C passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (90.9%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.77

Over 7.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 7k–18k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 371 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 371 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	361	90.6%	0.79

Colour Breakdown

Based on 470 Honda Cbr 600 Fa C vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 73.4%

345

Black 26.6%

125

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Honda Cbr 600 Fa C vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,969

typical

6,903

low mileage

17,747

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Honda Cbr 600 Fa C vehicles fall between 6,903 and 17,747 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,903 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 6,903–17,747 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Honda Cbr 600 Fa Cs sit.

⚠ Over 23,958 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Honda Cbr 600 Fa C — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 62% of 2013 Honda Cbr 600 Fa Cs are still active.

196 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 62% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.77

Avg failures per vehicle

2.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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